NovoConnect Software/Launchers Release Notes

V4.5.8

2024/6/4

New Features

• [All] Support new NovoTouch series, BK2
• [All] Support NovoConnect NC-X910
• [All] Support for BK2 and TK2 Screen Broadcast feature
• [All] Support for NovoConnect Stage V1.1.0 Touchback feature

Enhancement & Changes

• [All] Due to changes in Ubuntu’s new version (24.04), extended-desktop feature is no longer available for Ubuntu.

Bug Fixes

• [Full] Fixed the issue of NovoConnect Software crashing after five minutes of being open on Mac.
• [Full] After connecting with Mac M1, opening Remote Control and long-pressing to drag windows causes the window UI to flicker.

V4.5.7

2024/2/23

New Features

• [All] Support NovoConnect Stage V1.0.0

• [All] Support new NovoTouch series, TK2

Enhancement & Changes

• [Full] Removed short-cut to software NovoScreenote because the latter is obsolete

• [Full] Upgrade SQLite library to latest version (to enhance security)

Bug Fixes

• [Lite] Fixed the issue of failure to launch NovoConnect Software when plugging in a LauncherPlus dongle to a MacBook computer

V4.5.5

2023/7/18

Enhancement & Changes

• [All] Enhanced Touchback feature for MacOS 12 and above.

Bug Fixes

• [All] Resolved the issue where software upgrade didn’t work for Ubuntu 22.04.
• [All] Resolved the issue where screen mirroring didn’t work for Ubuntu 22.04.

V4.5.3

2022/12/9

New Features

• [All] Support NovoStage V4.1.0 full function.

• [All] Support user list display split screen UI when connecting NovoTouch G1000 & NovoDisplay G1000.

• [Full] Both the installed version and the portable version of the NovoConnect software support direct connection to BYOM after connecting the device. This feature is configurable via the settings menu: Preferences > Settings: BYOM Link Automatically, Default: Enabled.

Enhancement & Changes

• [ALL] Changed the NovoConnect software input length limit to 20 characters in the Connection Information field.

• [All] Changed NovoConnect software user name length limit to 30 characters.

Bug Fixes

• [Full] Fixed an issue where the remote control disappeared from the NovoConnect software after switching the connection from a remote control-enabled device to a non-remote control enabled device.

• [Full] Fixed the issue where the Remote control mouse window was still displayed when NovoConnect Software was projecting.

• [All]Fixed an issue where the Lock Session was out of sync between the NovoConnect software and the RVA (Remote Viewer App) on the device when enabling/disabling the Lock Session from the RVA user list.

• [All] Fixed an issue of abnormal UI display after NovoConnect software switching screen projection [split screen] under 4K screen resolution.

• [All] Fixed Windows 10 & 11 screen extension driver MSI file installation issue.

V4.5.2

2022/7/22

New Features

• [NovoConnect Software] Support BYOM for both the installed and portable versions of NovoConnect software on Mac (MacOS 10, 11, and 12 for Intel-based Mac).  

Enhancement & Changes

• [NovoConnect Software] GUI optimization for the remote control. 
• Added a prompt message when trying to start NovoDS with the remote control when the Signage is set to off. 
• Support BYOM cross-network connection function on Windows/Mac. 

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the camera had no sound when using the BYOM function when DSA was mirroring in video playback mode. 
• Fixed no sound, no response, or incorrect display name when using BYOM with Bose, Polycom, ClearOne, and Logitech MEETUP. 
• Fixed the NovoConnect software window showing blank when mirroring on Mac Air OS 10.13.6. 

V4.5.1

2022/1/28

Bug Fixes

• Fixed multi-language UI issue
• Fixed BYOM button hang on loading status

V4.5.0

New Features

• NovoConnect Software and LauncherPlus full version supports remote control function, which can be operated by Moderator, LauncherPlus lite version does not support remote control function.
• NovoConnect Software installation version and portable version support BYOM, other versions do not support BYOM.

Enhancement & Changes

• Modified the text description of the audio in NovoConnect Software projection mode to “unmute” or “mute”.
• Replaced launch page, introduced Vivitek Logo.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the black screen problem of NovoConnect Software mirroring to NovoEnterprise split screen.
• Fixed a UI error caused by non-hosts not automatically closing the menu when LauncherPlus full version went online to take over host permissions.
• Fixed the problem that NovoConnect Software failed to receive large files from the client randomly.
• Fixed the issue of not popping up prompt [download] message immediately after receiving multiple files in the LauncherPlus lite version.
• Fixed an issue where the Novo-series device(s) would stop projecting when switching videos from the playlist during NovoConnect Software playing video clips.
• Fixed the issue of long time showing “Loading” before popping up the prompt message when NovoConnect Software playing YouTube without external network connection.
• Fixed the issue of YouTube sometimes not playing in NovoConnect Software playback mode.
• Fixed the issue of NovoConnect Software sometimes not playing AAC file or not displaying the number of seconds during the playback.
• Fixed the display out of sync issue between NovoConnect Software and Novo-series device(s) when play video clip.

V4.4.0

New Features

• To allow the moderator of the NovoConnect software client (except the lite version) to request the operation change of NT Live Hub.
• Added Turkish language support

Enhancement & Changes

• [Win] Support Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and no longer support Win XP/ Vista 
• [Mac] Support MacOS 10.14, 10.15, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, and no longer support MacOS 10.13 and earlier versions
• [Ubuntu] Support Ubuntu 18.04, and no longer support Ubuntu 16.04 and earlier versions
• Support AES 256 bit encryption for Filesharing / AirNote / Voting / Snapshot to all & presenters
• Support HDPI
• The hyphen (“-“) in meeting ID can be ignored

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a few resolution related incorrect UI display issues
• Fixed the issue for Mac client that could not be connected immediately after a long time projection
• Fixed the name display error after NovoConnect software saved YouTube URL
• Fixed the issue for Ubuntu client that the button turned pink when withdraw the projection

V4.3.1

New Features

• Support custom bitrate  for mirroring quality (1 – 50 Mbps, 1080p/4K)

    Custom bitrate via NovoConnect:

    Before Connect :        ≡ Preferences & Tools > Settings > Visual Quality

    After Connect: Settings > Visual Quality

Improvements 

• [MacBook] Mirroring quality enhancement

Bug Fixes

• Fixed YouTube video streaming issue
• Fixed video clip and voting crash issue during network unstable
• Fixed the conflict issue between NovoConnect App and click Launch-Now of LaunchNovo.com

V4.2.0

New Features

• Support “NT Canvas”
• Add “Sharing” feature to LauncherPlus/LauncherOne Lite
• [Mac] Use “Audio Adaptor” as the sound driver for MacOS
  • Note: This sound driver will be installed as part of the NovoConnect software.

Improvements

• Improve Voting/Polling’s GUI

Bug Fixes

• A number of GUI bug-fixes

Notes

• [LauncherPlus QL400] A firmware update to improve WiFi throughputs is available along with this release. Please update QL400 firmware to have better user experience.

V4.0.5

New Features

• Rename “Desktop Streamer” as “NovoConnect software”
• Add “Meeting ID” connection page to prompt users how to use this new feature
• Allow users to clear “connection history”

Improvements

• Support digit-only Meeting ID
• Support program launch from web browser (in conjunction with Novo device’s download page)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue of “No devices show up when using Novo Directory service (which is caused by insufficient buffering)”
• Fixed the issue of “incorrect descriptions of the 4 corner buttons on LauncherPlus”

V4.0.2

New Features

• Support new models (NovoTouch EK Series and NovoConnect NC-X300)
• Add GUI to guide users on how to install “Screen Extension driver for Windows 10” and “Soundflower for MacOS”
• Support new-generation LauncherPlus

Improvements

• Improve lip-sync performance
• Increase file-sharing size from 10MB to 30MB
• Improve device-search reliability by integrating mDNS

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue of “failed to play YouTube video clips”